Abstract: The present disclosure relates to server arrangement for operating, controlling and managing financial operations. The server arrangement implements a shared ledger for recording and storing financial data (e.g., financial transactions) of accounts that are supported by distinct licensed core banking engines. This may allow the server arrangement to implement the licensed core banking engines to perform financial transactions without the use of a payment processor. The server arrangement implements a virtual marketplace where banking services are rendered available to users. Each banking service may be sold by one of the licensed banks to a banking client entity and the banking client entity may select and bundle the banking services of the licensed banks and offer the bundle for sale to the clients in the virtual marketplace. This may facilitate operation for the banking client entities and management of financial assets for the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to server arrangement for operating, controlling and managing financial operations. The server arrangement implements a shared ledger for recording and storing financial data (e.g., financial transactions) of accounts that are supported by distinct licensed core banking engines. This may allow the server arrangement to implement the licensed core banking engines to perform financial transactions without the use of a payment processor. The server arrangement implements a virtual marketplace where banking services are rendered available to users. Each banking service may be sold by one of the licensed banks to a banking client entity and the banking client entity may select and bundle the banking services of the licensed banks and offer the bundle for sale to the clients in the virtual marketplace. This may facilitate operation for the banking client entities and management of financial assets for the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously controlling fluid flow in a sewer conduit, comprising: a) moisture sensors detecting levels of fluid in this conduit; b) an inflatable bladder, mounted in the sewer conduit for releasably sealing in fluid tight fashion a section of this conduit; a compressed air source for inflating the bladder; and a control box including a CPU sensitive to the moisture sensor(s) and actuating the air compressor responsively to conduit fluid level conditions reaching beyond a preset threshold value. The performance of the apparatus is independent of the speed of fluid flow in the sewer conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously controlling fluid flow in a sewer conduit, comprising: a) moisture sensors detecting levels of fluid in this conduit; b) an inflatable bladder, mounted in the sewer conduit for releasably sealing in fluid tight fashion a section of this conduit; a compressed air source for inflating the bladder; and a control box including a CPU sensitive to the moisture sensor(s) and actuating the air compressor responsively to conduit fluid level conditions reaching beyond a preset threshold value. The performance of the apparatus is independent of the speed of fluid flow in the sewer conduit.

Abstract: A modular utility cart comprising a body defining a door opening; wheels attached to a lower portion of the body for supporting the body; and a door operatively attached to the body and adapted to mate with the door opening, wherein the body is adapted to receive a utility module thereto is provided. A method of assembling a modular utility cart is also provided. A kit of utility cart and utility module(s) is equally provided herein.

Abstract: A reinforced composite material utility cart comprising a body including two side portions interconnecting an upper portion and a bottom portion adapted to secure ground contacting members thereto is provided, at least one of the portions including composite material and a reinforcement therein adapted to distribute a concentrated stress applied on the body to the composite material to prevent or reduce damages to the composite material. A method of manufacturing a reinforced composite panel adapted to be used in the construction of a utility cart adapted to be stowed in a bay of a galley of an airplane and locked in place with a lock disposed next to the bay in a position suitable to retain the utility cart in the bay by interfering with a reinforced edge of the utility cart is also provided.

Abstract: Is hereby provided a method of securing a plastic part to a composite structure, the method comprising providing a composite structure, performing at least one hole in the composite structure, providing a plastic part including a surface and at least one pin extending therefrom, the at least one pin being sized and designed to mate with the at least one hole to create a clamping force capable of temporarily securing the plastic part to the composite structure, applying bonding material between the surface and the composite structure to bond the surface to the composite structure, engaging the at least one pin with the corresponding at least one hole and adding pressure to engage the at least one pin with the corresponding at least one hole and spreading the bonding material between the plastic part and the composite structure, and curing the bonding material to permanently secure the additional part to the composite structure.

Abstract: A service cart adapted to be moved along an aisle is provided, the service cart comprising a body defining an upper portion, a lower portion and two opposed lateral portions respectively disposed between the upper and the bottom portions, the portions being interconnected with intervening curved portions to form a continuous wall thereof and at least one longitudinal opening; wheels attached to a lower portion of the body for supporting the body; and a closing device for substantially closing the longitudinal opening. A method of manufacturing a service cart and a service cart kit are also provided.

Abstract: A modular utility cart comprising a body defining a door opening; wheels attached to a lower portion of the body for supporting the body; and a door operatively attached to the body and adapted to mate with the door opening, wherein the body is adapted to receive a utility module thereto is provided. A method of assembling a modular utility cart is also provided. A kit of utility cart and utility module(s) is equally provided herein.

Abstract: A modular utility cart comprising a body defining a door opening; wheels attached to a lower portion of the body for supporting the body; and a door operatively attached to the body and adapted to mate with the door opening, wherein the body is adapted to receive a utility module thereto is provided. A method of assembling a modular utility cart is also provided. A kit of utility cart and utility module(s) is equally provided herein.

Abstract: A reinforced composite material utility cart comprising a body including two side portions interconnecting an upper portion and a bottom portion adapted to secure ground contacting members thereto is provided, at least one of the portions including composite material and a reinforcement therein adapted to distribute a concentrated stress applied on the body to the composite material to prevent or reduce damages to the composite material. A method of manufacturing a reinforced composite panel adapted to be used in the construction of a utility cart adapted to be stowed in a bay of a galley of an airplane and locked in place with a lock disposed next to the bay in a position suitable to retain the utility cart in the bay by interfering with a reinforced edge of the utility cart is also provided.

Abstract: Is hereby provided a method of securing a plastic part to a composite structure, the method comprising providing a composite structure, performing at least one hole in the composite structure, providing a plastic part including a surface and at least one pin extending therefrom, the at least one pin being sized and designed to mate with the at least one hole to create a clamping force capable of temporarily securing the plastic part to the composite structure, applying bonding material between the surface and the composite structure to bond the surface to the composite structure, engaging the at least one pin with the corresponding at least one hole and adding pressure to engage the at least one pin with the corresponding at least one hole and spreading the bonding material between the plastic part and the composite structure, and curing the bonding material to permanently secure the additional part to the composite structure.

Abstract: A service cart adapted to be moved along an aisle is provided, the service cart comprising a body defining an upper portion, a lower portion and two opposed lateral portions respectively disposed between the upper and the bottom portions, the portions being interconnected with intervening curved portions to form a continuous wall thereof and at least one longitudinal opening; wheels attached to a lower portion of the body for supporting the body; and a closing device for substantially closing the longitudinal opening. A method of manufacturing a service cart and a service cart kit are also provided.

Abstract: A modular utility cart comprising a body defining a door opening; wheels attached to a lower portion of the body for supporting the body; and a door operatively attached to the body and adapted to mate with the door opening, wherein the body is adapted to receive a utility module thereto is provided. A method of assembling a modular utility cart is also provided. A kit of utility cart and utility module(s) is equally provided herein.

Abstract: The specular gloss of a polyurethane wear layer of a surface covering is controlled by controlling the thermal conditions of a substrate before and after it is coated with a liquid polyurethane and by controlling the termal conditions of the liquid polyurethane before it is coated on the substrate. The liquid polyurethane is photo-curable or radiation-curable and it contains a matting agent. Changes in specular gloss are attained without changing the composition of the polyurethane or the conditions of photo-curing or radiation curing.